Mana Maoli is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that founded Hālau Kū Māna Public Charter School, Kanehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy, and the Mana Mele Project (see manamele.org for more info).

The Mana Mele Project (MMP) is a collaboration between Mana Maoli, 12 schools on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, (primarily Hawaiian charter and immersion schools), and various University and community partners (e.g. the MELE program at HCC, the School of Communications at UH-Mānoa). The MMP features a Music & Multimedia Academy, 4-in-1 solar-powered mobile studio, and mentorships connecting pro artists with youth. With the recent award of a federal grant, our current focus is building on the college/career pipeline component of the MMP.

Summary: The primary kuleana of the Curriculum & Products (CPC) is to collaborate with

the other project staff, instructors, professional mentors, and youths in partner schools to engage them in piloting and refinement of curriculum modules and related assessments. The CPC will provide curriculum, professional development, and consultation support (including in-class observations and feedback) to instructors and mentors; collect, review, and give feedback on project deliverables; document, digitize, and disseminate curriculum and products created through the project; and assist other project staff with coordination of scheduling mentorships and classes. After an initial training period, the majority of the admin/coordination component of work duties can be done remotely.

Specific kuleana:

Work with Mana Mele Project staff, contractors, partners, youth and music/multimedia/communications industry professionals of the ʻMana Mele Collectiveʻ to develop, pilot, refine, document and organize curriculum and products – audio and video, place and culture-based, historical and creative. Mana Mele curriculum aligns with core academic standards, weaves in multimedia and college/career readiness, and is grounded in Hawaiian language, culture and values.

Develop and/or coordinate and refine curriculum that focuses on and strengthens the college/career component of Mana Meleʻs high school curriculum modules, while maintaining its place and culture-based approach.

Work with Mana Meleʻs Project Assistants and College/Career Coordinator to coordinate and schedule program services

Maintain documentation and filing of Knowledge Resource Products created with Mana Mele youth, mentors and curriculum.

Attend training and meetings as needed

Assist with 2-3 events per year as needed

Up to 2 trips to Kauaʻi to work with partner schools as needed

Other duties related to the Mana Mele Project as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5+ years experience with curriculum development

Excellent people skills – able to work with a wide range of people and learning styles

Strong desire to work with Hawaiian community in a Hawaiian cultural context and engage with youth

Strong networking, communication, and organizational skills

Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, and 8+ years experience with curriculum and professional development, teacher support, and program development and coordination

Mana Maoliʻs Office is located at Jarrett Middle School in Palolo. Much of the admin and office work for this position may be done remotely. Meetings and direct services will occur at our office and partner sites. The CPC will be allowed to set their own weekly work schedule, noting special hours may be needed for up to 2 trips per year to our Kauaʻi schools (2-3 days per trip) and up to 2 events per year (likely on a weekend night).